D.C. United to partner with J. League FC Machida Zelvia

D.C. United and FC Machida Zelvia announced today the clubs have entered an agreement to partner on activities ranging from technical scouting and development to marketing and promotional initiatives.  The partnership is the first of its kind between teams from the United States and Japan.

“This is particularly an exciting partnership for me, as I was born and raised in Japan,” said United Executive Chairman Will Chang.  “I look forward to working with FC Machida on many fronts.”
       
The two teams have recently begun a relationship that will see the two scout and develop amateur talent in the United States and Japan as well as provide opportunities to extend each club’s marketing and branding reach.

“It was an important task for our new club to develop both its players and front office staff globally,” added FC Machida Zelvia General Secretary Minoru Moriya.  “The partnership with a prestigious club like D.C. United, who plays in a similar season, is a big step for both our technical side and club staff’s development.  We hope that this partnership will help develop both clubs.”